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PX03 KWL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,822 mi
Last recorded54,822 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 KWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 54,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 54,731 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,234 miles

Rear Exhaust Clamp Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 46,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated at join

Pass 5 May 2015 45,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer clamp split

Fail 1 May 2015 45,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front height sensor insecure

rear height sensor bracket twisted

rear silencer clamp split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,861 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,271 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,295 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,807 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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PX03 KWL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX03 KWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PX03 KWL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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